Thank You To Our Premium Members:

A Message from Chamber President & CEO


Current & Prospective Members!


Current Members: If you want to be included in the 2024 Jewel of The Maine Coast, your dues need to be paid in full by September 29th! Contact Eric with any questions at Eric@camdenrockland.com.


Prospective Members: If you are thinking about becoming a member and wish to be included in the 2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast, your application needs to be submitted and dues paid by September 29th! Contact Matt Roderick at Matt@camdenrockland.com for more information.


September 29th is a firm deadline since the 2024 publication needs to be prepared for production, design, and printing so it can be delivered by early February 2024.

MOTIFS


Motifs, one of Maine’s favorite lifestyle stores since 1982, now located in Camden, is pleased to offer a unique mix of Men’s and Women’s clothing, home goods, furniture, and antiques from its beautiful location on the Lyman Morse Wharf in Camden. With brands like Helly Hansen, Holebrook, and Longwharf, Motifs serves the yachting community as well as those who love beautiful things.


MOTIFS



Your business or organization could be spotlighted here next week! To become a Featured Member, click here.

Dining Guide


What's open today?





Click here to View our Dining Guide which is updated weekly.

Save the Date!

2023 Chamber Challenge on October 6th

Registration is now open




Register Now

Save the Date!

2023 Pen Bay Chamber Red Carpet Awards

The Strand Theatre

November 16, 2023 | 7-9 PM


Award Nominations are open through Sep 30th!

Please check out all the nominations and vote now.


Submit Nominations Now

Voting for the 2024 Board of Directors


Attention all members of the Pen Bay Chamber of Commerce, the voting for the 2024 Board of Directors has officially started today! Make sure you take the time to read the candidate profiles and make an informed decision when casting your vote.


Vote Now

Would you like to host a Business After Hours?


There are two Business After Hours hosting opportunities still up for grabs in 2024: January 10 and February 21. If you are interested in bringing 80+ people to your place of business for an evening of networking, please contact Matt Roderick at Matt@CamdenRockland.com today. The dates will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.


Click here for our 2023 Schedule Next up: October 11 @ General Henry Knox Museum


The Ernst Haas Center will close at 5 p.m. Please come early if you would like to see the Gallery.

Reach 75,000+ potential visitors & customers with an ad in the 2024 Jewel of the Maine Coast


The Jewel is THE most comprehensive source of information about the Camden-Rockland region, for visitors and residents alike. No one else delivers the amount of extensive, informative, and entertaining content visitors and residents crave--all in one place.   

 

50,000+ copies of The 2024 Jewel will be distributed and available for FREE throughout Maine & New England and the online, interactive Flipbook version of the Jewel provides access to this information on the go. 

 

For display (paid) advertising information, contact Diane Norton, Member Marketing & Development Director aJewel@CamdenRockland.com.  

 

Members wishing to update their free Jewel listings must do so through their Member Portal (ChamberMaster) prior to September 30, 2023. Requests for additional Jewel listings and all other inquiries should be directed to Eric Belley at 207-596-0376 or via email at Eric@CamdenRockland.com

Seeking Volunteers


We are looking for help welcoming passengers from the large cruise ships. We are looking for availability once a week for

1-2 hour shifts from 8 am-Noon on the following dates. September 26, October 3, and October 11. Volunteers will be greeting passengers, handing out maps, and answering any questions they might have. If Interested please reach out to Matthew Roderick at Matt@CamdenRockland.com

Submit your news releases to Matt@CamdenRockland.com.

All News Articles can be viewed here.

United Midcoast Charities Announces 42 Grant Recipients for 2023


United Midcoast Charities has awarded grants totaling $597,000 to 42 agencies providing the basic needs of food, housing, health & and safety, and economic security to residents of Knox and Waldo counties.


Read Article

Bixby Chocolate of Rockland Maine Celebrates Three International Chocolate Awards


Bixby Chocolate, a distinguished artisanal chocolate maker based in Rockland, Maine, is proud to announce their outstanding achievements at the prestigious International Chocolate Awards.


Read Article


All events are available through our Events Calendar.

If you wish to post an event it's now available to do so in Chamber Master.


Events coming up this week


Chamber Board of Directors

Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce board meetings are generally held on the third Thursday of each month. For details, contact Eric@CamdenRockland.com


Jake MillerChair

First National Bank


David Gogel, Vice Chair

Rockland Main Street


Joan LeMole, Secretary

New Hope Midcoast


Steve Matteo, Treasurer

Camden National Bank


Chris Austin

Ardiah


Pamela Barker

RE/MAX Jaret & Cohn


Jeffrey Hamilton

J. A. Hamilton Consulting, LLC


Martha Kempe

Wayfinder Schools


Diane Lebson

Evergreen Philanthropic Solutions


Becky Lowe

PBNJ Self Storage


Michelle Peacock

Blue Harbor House Inn


Dan Pease

Rock Harbor Pub & Brewery


Greg Soutiea

Craignair Inn and Causeway Restaurant


Laura Tracy

Mid-Coast School of Technology


Gerald Weinand

Gerald Weinand Architect, Inc.


Chamber Staff


Eric Belley

President & CEO

Eric@CamdenRockland.com


Matt Roderick

Member Services Director

Matt@CamdenRockland.com


Diane Norton

Member Marketing & Development Director

Diane@CamdenRockland.com


Matt Brown

Information Center Associate



Chamber Offices


Camden Office

2 Public Landing

Camden, ME 04843 

207.236.4404


Information Center open:

Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

Sat-Sun, 10 am - 4 pm


Rockland Office

25 Park Street

Rockland, ME 04841

207.596.0376

Information Center open:

Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm

View the 2023 Jewel

Magazines available at the Chamber offices!